Hampstead Theatre submission window open

Hampstead Theatre is looking for original plays and promising writers. Their annual submission window is now open.

“We want to read engaging stories, writing that takes risks and plays that speak to a modern audience. If the voice is refreshing, or if the play is delivered with power, rigour or wit, we want to read it.”

Submission guidelines;

They are only able to accept plays from writers who are not represented by an agent via this submission process, writers with an agent can ask them to submit their work in the usual way at any point throughout the year.

All submissions must be from writers based in the UK

All plays must be unperformed

They can only accept one play per writer during the submission window

All plays must be full length (roughly speaking over 50 pages)

They are unable to accept short plays or adaptations

How to apply: all plays must be sent as a pdf attachment via email to scripts@hampsteadtheatre.com. Please also include a brief synopsis and any other information you’d like them to know.